Updates – Page 39 – Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Fr. Carr Update

April 22, 2020

Dear Friends in Christ,

Yesterday we were informed that Father Carr from Holy Trinity was tested for COVID-19; and today, we have confirmed that Father Carr does have COVID-19. First, we ask all parishioners to pray to the Divine Physician for his healing and for the medical professionals assisting him and others suffering from this virus.

We can confirm that Father Carr has been practicing social distancing. His interaction with parishioners has been limited to holding confessions in an outdoor space while maintaining the prescribed six-foot distance. While we are very concerned about exposures, proximity to Father Carr does not mean that one is necessarily infected. For any, who may have had contact with Father Carr in the past 1-11 days, we recommend the following guidance as directed by the Virginia Department of Health and CDC:

Not every person who has been exposed to COVID-19 or feels sick needs to be tested. (Ref 1.)
If you had close contact with a person who has lab-confirmed COVID-19 or who was diagnosed with COVID-19 without lab testing, self-quarantine (stay home) and monitor your health for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days after your last contact. (Ref 1.)
Because testing is not widely available, VDH is prioritizing testing for people with symptoms who are hospitalized, healthcare workers, first responders, and people living in or working in congregate living settings, such as nursing homes and others. Not every person who has symptoms needs to be tested. In most instances, a positive test would not change what a doctor tells you to do to get better. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, but you have not been tested, stay home and self-isolate. (Ref 2.)
If you start to feel sick, isolate yourself at home. The most common symptoms are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. (Ref 1.)
Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or if you think it is an emergency. (Ref 3.)

Ref 1. http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus/local-exposure/

Ref 2. http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus/what-to-do-if-you-have-confirmed-or-suspected-coronavirus-disease-covid-19/

Ref 3. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

As for the Church, additional measures we will be taken: we will be deep-cleaning the Church and the Rectory. We will review our procedures for confession and determine if or how we will continue in the short term. After the Church is deep-cleaned, we will review procedures for allowing the faithful to still make safe visits.

Thank you for prayers and your understanding during this challenging time.

God bless

FRVW

Fr. Carr

Some of you may have known that Fr. Carr was diagnosed with pneumonia last week. Yesterday, Father Carr went to the hospital and is being tested for COVID-19. We have no results yet. Please keep him in your prayers. Father Carr was practicing social distancing. His engagement with parishioners has mostly been hearing confessions – almost exclusively outside – and maintaining the prescribed distance of six feet from other persons. If you have interacted with Father Carr in the last week, we recommend getting tested if your care provider is offering testing. We will update you as soon as we have additional information. Please pray, asking Our Lord through Our Lady for Fr. Carr’s complete and timely recovery. Fr. Carr has said he appreciates the prayers.

God bless

FRVW

Important Adoration Update

Adoration will continue 24 hours per day in the main church, however Bishop Burbidge has asked us to take some additional steps.

Beginning at midnight tonight you must sign up for an hour in advance of the time you would like to attend, because there may never be more than 10 people in the church at ANY given time.

To help ensure that we are at or under the limit, please sit in the main center sections of the church so you are visible to anyone walking in.

Thank you for your love of our Lord, for your understanding, and for doing everything you can to follow these temporary rules so that we can maintain this beautiful devotion!

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, miserere nobis!

Digital Guys Small Groups!

High school guys, don’t forget weekly that your GSG meeting is tonight at 7pm on Zoom. To join us, remember to:

Girls Small Groups Tonight!

Hey high school ladies, don’t forget that you have your regular weekly Girls Small Groups meeting tonight at 7pm on Zoom. Remember:

Live Stream Schedule: March 24-28

Tune in directly on our YouTube page for this week’s live Masses and devotions.

Please keep checking this post for updates to the schedule throughout the week. Please click on “continue reading” for a complete schedule for the week.

Ignite Deux

Hey high schoolers, just a quick reminder that we have an “Ignite Deux” follow-up meeting tonight on Zoom! Please hop on even if you weren’t able to attend the talk and reflections online last night. For tonight, we plan to:

HTYM Digital Gatherings!

Hello everyone! I just wanted to reach-out to quickly say hello from Holy Trinity Youth Ministries (HTYM)…click on “continue reading” for our entire schedule for the upcoming week, at a glance, starting tonight (Sunday) at 8:00 pm!

If you’d like more details for tonight, email Paul… and keep checking back here for more throughout the week!

Pope asks to Pray the Rosary at 4pm

Pope Francis has called on Catholics around the world to pray the Rosary together at 4:00p EDT today, the Feast of Saint Joseph.

Parish Office Closed to Public

IMPORTANT: As of Thursday, March 19th, we are required to close the parish office to the general public who walk in. Please click here for staff phone and email contact information.